Driver Now Being Driven by Christ
Meet Paulin Lindor a 33 year-old Haitian man, the youngest of a family of three sisters and two brothers. He was born and raised in a village at the [...]
Thank You to Retiring Director of China Projects
Dr. Walter Woo, Dentist, retired from EMAS Canada on October 31st. He has served as the Director of China Projects for 14 years. During this time, he faithfully attended [...]
A Letter from Past Chair, Henk Visser
Dear EMAS Family, I am grateful to have had the opportunity to serve EMAS Canada as Board Chair for these last number of years. From my early years in [...]
Providing Surgical, Spiritual and Dental Care to Zimbabweans
There is nothing quite like watching the sun rise and set over the African landscape. In May 2017, our team of 11 volunteers witnessed God's sunrise and sunset artwork as we worked at Karanda Mission Hospital. Karanda Hospital, established in 1961 is situated in northern Zimbabwe, within the Zambezi River Valley; 200 kilometres from the capital, Harare.
His Ways Are Not Our Ways
In Canada, when you have a problem with your teeth, a toothache or a cavity, you call your dental office, make an appointment, and are sometimes able to see the dentist the same day. For the rural Burmese people, this is not an option.
India North Team Energized in Spirit
Dr. Sharon Reece, Dr. Lindsay Bowman, and Mr. Josh Matthews spent 1 week in Herbertpur, India at the Herbertpur Christian Hospital serving patients of all faiths and walks of life alongside the local doctors and nurses.
Making A Difference One Person at a Time in Vietnam
In February 2017, Bette and I spent two precious weeks in the beautiful Vietnam delta area, with Father Tien Tran, Dr. David Neima, and a full medical, dental, ophthalmology team.
Nurse Julie Sparkes of McGill University Shares Her Story On Changing Lives
Julie Sparkes, a nurse from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec shared her story in the McGill University Health Care magazine. In the September 2016 issue of, En Bref Magazine, Julie was [...]
Thomas Greidanus M.S.C. received a Meritorious Service Cross from the Governor General of Canada
It was a grand occasion at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton on December 8, 2016. The Royal Canadian Artillery Band played as family members and other guests entered the room. You could feel the excitement and anticipation in the air.
Introducing Sandy Rumford
We welcome Sandy Rumford to the position of Bookkeeper and Office Administrator. Sandy has worked as a missionary in Haiti during the earthquake of 2010, at which time she provided [...]
Listening and Learning in Haiti
When I reflect on our mission trip to Gambade along the Grand Riviere du Nord near Cap Haitien, my thoughts return to the delivery room at the local public hospital …the metal chair with stirrups was not unlike others, but the ripped and dirty foam covering the chair is an unforgettable image.
Farewell and Thanks to Ellen Watson
December marks Ellen’s retirement after 31 years of service, from the very early days of EMAS Canada. She will be missed immensely as she understands the organization inside out and [...]
EMASSARY – December 2016
The December 2016 EMASSARY is now out. What a wonderful time to reflect on what God has done in 2016. Included in this edition is a special message called, [...]
Farewell and Thanks – EMAS Board
Dr. Winnie Siu, MD, MSc, CCFP, FRCPC, has generously served on the EMAS board since her medical school years at the University of Toronto. Her term on the board ended [...]
Welcoming our Newest EMAS Canada Board Member
EMAS Canada is pleased to introduce the newest member of the EMAS CANADA Board of Directors. Chan Du was appointed at the EMAS Board and Leader's Retreat, held in April, 2016, in Toronto. Chan [...]
Celebrate with Us
This year’s EMAS Haiti team continued to provide hope to a disadvantaged community. The post-earthquake state of Haiti continues to slowly improve. The team travelled to Port-Au-Prince in February, 2016. [...]
Farewell & Thanks
Christine Lancing, CPA, CA; has faithfully served on the EMAS board since 2012. Her term on the board ended on June 01, 2016. Using her expertise in Appreciative Inquiry, she [...]
EMASSARY – May 2016
The May 2016 EMASSARY is out. Included in this edition is a special message called, The Privilege of Partnership. Read more about this year's India North trip and find [...]
EMAS Change Agents in China
Angela remembers the day she went into a shop to buy groceries. “Get out!” said the clerk at the store. “You’re too ugly!” Her face had been badly burned in 2014.
Your Gifts in Action in Vietnam
By Melony Teague Your gifts in action. What if you were able to see the impact that sponsored surgery and care of children with disabilities has made in the [...]
Loving the Forgotten Ones
My life of working part time, driving kids to hockey practice twice a week, hockey games on weekends, piano lessons and driving to school was interrupted by 2 1/2 weeks of serving the psychiatric patients and nurses at the psychiatric hospitals in two cities in China.
EMASSARY – November 2015
Our November 2015 EMASsary is now available for download featuring an inspiring and challenging article by the Chairman of EMAS Canada Board, Dr. Hendrik Visser, touching stories from the field as well as Christmas greetings in eight different languages. Find out what is planned for the future and read about teams making a difference all around the world.
EMASSARY – September 2015
Our September newsletter is out! You can read it online. In this issue you will find an article entitled, "Momentum" from our Executive Director. Also in this issue are articles that will tell you more about what is happening on the field, and how your support is making a difference around the globe.
EMAS on HOPE STREAM RADIO
EMAS Canada was a guest on Hope Stream Radio where Ron Hughes talked to our Executive Director, Dr. Peter Agwa about EMAS Canada's history and the exciting new ventures planned for the future.
EMAS FEATURE IN CMDS MAGAZINE 2015
EMAS Canada was featured in the August 2015 issue of CMDS' Focus Magazine. Alana Cormier has served on the EMAS Vietnam team and talks about her faith-growing experiences. (Page 8 & 9) On page 21 is a meaningful and touching story from Christopher Wang detailing his experiences as part of the EMAS China West team since joining the team after High School in 2009.